L'étudiant (en. The student)

/letydjɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Person enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Example Sentence: The student passed their exams with flying colors.

L'étudiant a réussi ses examens avec brio.

Definition: Person dedicated to learning an academic discipline.

Example Sentence: This student spends a lot of time in the library.

Cet étudiant passe beaucoup de temps à la bibliothèque.

Definition: Generally young, they acquire knowledge for their future career.

Example Sentence: The students of this university come from all over the world.

Les étudiants de cette université viennent du monde entier.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'studens', present participle of 'studere' which means 'to study'.

Phrase: the student life

Meaning: The characteristic lifestyle of students, often accompanied by financial challenges and intense studying.

la vie d'étudiant

Phrase: scholarship

Meaning: Financial aid granted to students to continue their studies.

bourse d'études

Phrase: study aid

Meaning: Support offered to students to help them in their learning.

aide à l'étude

Related Word: study

Description: The act of learning or analyzing information.

étude

Related Word: university

Description: Institution of higher education where students pursue their education.

université

Related Word: course

Description: Teaching session on a specific subject.

cours

Slang Meaning: Bargeot

Slang Example: He became a bargeot for his friends at university.

Il est devenu un bargeot pour ses amis à l'université.

Slang Meaning: Bobo

Slang Example: This bobo always complains about his classes.

Ce bobo se plaint toujours de ses cours.

Slang Meaning: Pélo

Slang Example: The pélo didn't sleep all night because of his revisions.

Le pélo n'a pas dormi de la nuit à cause de ses révisions.